Overview

Educational Consultant: Barry Sweeny

Introduce your school or district to the benefits of effective mentoring programs with the Mentoring to Improve Schools video series. Two videotapes and a comprehensive Facilitator's Guide explain why mentoring programs are better than traditional orientations because they

• Capitalize on the valuable resource of experienced staff
• Provide ongoing support
• Contribute to a culture of continuous learning

Scenes from a variety of schools and districts profile successful mentoring programs and explore their characteristics. Interviews with experts and experienced mentors offer tips on how to be an effective mentor. Plus, workshop outlines and strategies in the Facilitator's Guide help you create a presentation that focuses audiences on the goals of a mentoring program and how to get one started.

(ASCD video, 1999) Two 25- to 40-minute videotapes with an online Facilitator's Guide